X = (2)/(3)x - 5 WHAT IS X

Question

X =
`(2)/(3)`x - 5 WHAT IS X

Answer 1

x = -15

Explanation:

`x = (2)/(3) x - 5`

Collect like terms and simplify

`x - (2)/(3) x = - 5 \\ (1)/(3) x = - 5`

Cross multiply

`x = - 5 * 3 \\ \\ x = - 15`